I tried $800+ in travel products this month — here’s what I kept, starting at $7

I love an affordable bag, but this month, I wanted to invest in one that will last for years. Based on how much I love my Troubadour backpack, I decided to take the plunge and try out this travel bag, and I’m so glad I did. It’s made of waterproof fabric and comes with tons of pockets that keep me organized, especially during those moments when it’s so easy to get flustered (TSA line, anyone?).

A couple of weeks ago, I took a last-minute weekend trip to visit family and needed to pack my laptop, the BioLite charger I mentioned above, my tech case with all of my cables, my reusable water bottle and a few more items. This small but mighty bag easily, neatly stored everything and somehow managed to look like it wasn’t stuffed to the brim.

I particularly appreciated that it has a built-in trolley sleeve that allowed me to slide it over my carry-on handle, so I was able to pull both pieces at once.